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| Help settle a streaming argument! Liken a streamer to a cd transport…the DAC is the component that make the difference in sound. So buy a basic streamer if you like your DAC. The only other variable with a streamer is noise, a better streamer should be a less noisy one. | |
| McIntosh MX121 Test Tones? There should be a button that changes the input of the MX121 on the tv, then you can access the test tones etc there to do your set up. I have an MX120 and there’s a button on the face that says a setup. You have to connect the HDMI to the tv prop... | |
| Speakers 10 years old or older that can compete with todays best, Ten years is a “bump in the road” especially for speakers. I wouldn’t have my qualms of putting any ten year old speaker up against new ones. The only issue with older speakers might be capacitors, but in ten years that’s probably wouldn’t be an i... | |
| At what price is one considered an Audiophile. If you are interested in listening to and assembling the components of a personal audio system, you’re basically an audiophile, regardless of any dollar amount threshold. It’s about the interest and enjoyment of this subject as a hobby. As you are... | |
| All Pre 1970 Vintage speakers suck! Prove me wrong Radio Shack Optimus Ones were my first speakers as a teenager. They were hand me downs from my father and I loved them. Always wanted JBLs L100 s and have them now in a second vintage system. My main system has Tannoy Churchill’s, a long way from ... | |
| anyone else getting phishing popups ? Just Ads popping up on the bottom. | |
| Rumors of CD Demise Exagerated? New Hegel I think companies are trying to capitalize on speculation that another format is dying, similar to when vinyl died, and you can see what happened there😀 | |
| new to streaming- help! It’s your wifi | |
| Streamer with decent app ROON, and use it’s ARC for remote listening, and your choice of streamer, done! | |
| Tracking down a hum. Change out the tubes, you may have a bad tube. | |
| Question: What are some of your best pieces of advise to someone new to the hobby? Take your time, don’t buy everything at once, and enjoy the music! | |
| New to Streaming The Bluesound node is a fantastic entry level streamer dac combo, and I highly recommend Quobuz as your service! | |
| Happy Audiophile Day! I didn’t either! Im glad we have a day too and next year I’ll plan accordingly. | |
| Burning smell Contact McIntosh, I’m sure they will help you resolve this. | |
| Aurender A20 or Lumin X1 The Lumin X-1 is a world class streamer even better is the Esoteric N05 XD. Good luck to you! These are the best of the best IMO. |